National Republican., 1887-11-10

meeting Of the National Jockey Club was
clear and cold, while the atmosphere made
person suspicious that the signal Office
was in an unamiable frame Of mind and It
might not be long ere the snow flakes
would put an end to turf excitement in
Washington. The attendance was not
near so large as that of last week, but
still there was very respectable gathering,
numbering in the neighborhood Of $500.
The betting quarters had a large contln-
gent throughout the day, and speculation
was lively and active. The days racing
was essentially one for outsiders, and the
followers Of the favorites Jared badly, as
out of the five races run Dunboyne In the
third and Bessie June In the fourth were
the only popular choices to win. Maia, a
third choice, won the first race, Harvard
the second-a B to l chance-ani frankie
d the fifth. The latter horse could be had
at all times at odds from 40 to 80 to /, with
no takers.
DETAILS OF THE RACES.
The first race, a scramble OF six furlongs,
saw the twelve starters named on the pro-
gramme come to the post. Out OF this
number King Of Norfolk. Error, aud Maia
were the most thought OF. Hawley and
Nellie B also had large following, but the
remaining racers did not have much faith
pinned TO their abilities. just before the
racers came to the post King OF Norfolk
was made hot favorite. with Error and
Maia selling on even terms as second choice.
There was not much delay at the start, and
the runners were sent off In good position.
Maia was first away, with Error second and
Lost Cause third. Maia at the half was lead
ing still by good length, but at this point
Error fell back and King Of Norfolk went
n epnppl t,1apn With UauIau oInaa
his saddle skirts, the Others from one to
two lengths in the rear. At the three-luar
ters and into the stretch there was no
change, the three leaders still remaining In
front, close together. Down by the pool
lawn Error, on the outside OF the track,
put on burst Of speed, and for a moment
looked dangerous, but his ileetness was not
enough to overtske the formost horse, and
the race resulted Mala first, one length 10
front of King Of Norfolk second, head In
front Of Hawley third, neck from Error
fourth. The finish between King of Nor
folk, Hawley, and Error was very exciting.
The time Of the race was 1:15i. Mutuels
paid $27S0.
HARVARD FIRST IN THE SECOND RACE.
Only four horses started In the second
race which was for one mile, and Of that
number Barnum was quickly installed a
favorite at to on. Bess was also consid-
cred, but on close inspection appeared un-
fit to run and was not backed Ny Mary
land gelding had large following, but
principally for the place, while Harvard
went begging at from 10 to to l. When
the horses came to the post great many
critical betters noticed the superb condition
OF Harvard and 1t was but few moments
before quite number pinned their faith
upon the gelding as consequence. The
horses were marshaled without trouble and
when the flag fell they were sent Off to a
fair start with Bess In front, Barnum
second, Harvard third, and My Maryland
gelding last. AT the stand Bess was
pulled back and Bsrnum took up the run
ming until past the quarter, Harvard being
second, Bess third, and the geldlng still
last. This order was kept up until the
three-quarter pole. Then Harvard was
leading by good length. Coming around
the turn the horses were In bunch, but
when well Strengthened out for the final
run Harvard was in front by two lengths,
Barnum second, and the other two three
parts Of length behind. Passing the last
furlong Harvard had 1t all his own way,
with My Maryland gelding coming UP
strong on the outside and Barnum and
Bees Beaten. The result was that Harvard
won by half length easily, My Maryland
geldine second, Bess third, and Barnum
last. Time, 1:42a. Mutuels paid $95.
DUNnoYNE WINS THE THIRD RACE.
Out Of four horses entered to compete for
the money offered in the third race only two
came to the post-Dunboyne and Birnum
being the ones not scratched. AT the
fall Of the flag Barnum took the track first,
half length ahead Of Dunboyne. At the
stand, quarter, half, ana three.quarters the
racers were running along almost even.
Entering for the final tussle, Dunboyne
went to the front without urging, and
passed under the wire by two lengths.
Time, 1:5S3. Mutuels paid $3.50.
THE FAvoRITE WINS THE FOURTH RACE.
The fourth race was the best betting event
Of the day, and Of the seven horses who
started the majority had large following.
Bessie June was installed prime favorite,
with Mclaughlin up, while Young Duke,
Valiant, King Grab, and Glenmound were
also substantially backed. When the
starter sent the horses off King Crab and
Bessie June were neck and neck, while the
Grab dropped back at the half aud allowed
the Dwyers' fllly to take up the running,
followed by Young Duke, three parts Of o
length, second, and Valiant third. There
was no change until well past the head Of
the stretch, when Glenmound began his
running, but despite the utmost endeavor
on Chappel's part Glenmound could not
judges stand, by four lengths, first, Glen
mound second, half a length ahead Of VAL
liant third. Time, 1:l53. Mutuels paid
$l425.
SURPRISE IN THE LAST RACE.
The general public, the betting frater-
nifty, the tipsters, and all the "knowing-
ONES" considered that ice Cotton had
.'moral certainty" in the last race of the
day, and, therefore, the money was show
cred on his chances Of winning. Next to
Joe Cotton's chances Ten Strike, Brait, and
Nettle were considered as having an out
side chance. Very few suspected frankie
B Of being In 1t at all, but the old rogue
demonstrated that he is still full of run
ming and can win race In moderate COM
paDy when he so desires. Some time was
wasted at the post, but when the horses did
get of frankie b had the best of 1t by two
lengths, Joe Cotton second, and Nellie Van
third. AT the quarter, half, three.quarters,
and past the head Of the stretch the same or
der continued. Down by the board walk,
200 yards from the judges stand, Joe Cot
ton made bold bid for frat honors, but
under the wire by length and half from
Joe Cotton second, who was three parts OF
length ahead OF Brait third. The rest
trailing. Time, 1;444. Mutuels paid Sl3775.
SUMMARY.
First rnce--Purse 800, of which 500 TO sec.
ond, for S'year-olds and upward that have not
won a race In 1887: Hoses not having run
second allowed lbs; mHdens allowed, if 0
years old, u lbs; If or upward, 20 los. Six
lurlongs.
+. Taylors b. f. Maia, Q yrs, 0s lbs, lander.
enh i,..,,
j. ii. IarbccR's CHI g. King OF Norfolk, 4
yIs,, lls lbs tMcLaughlinj j,,..,.....,......'.n 2
X. Btadiey's b. z. Hawley, yrs 95 lbs,
Justin Mack, Brother Ban, j. J. Healy Glen
and Nellie also ran.
Auction pools-King of Norfolk $40, Maia 81,
field 500
Betting-Maia4 to /, even money for place,
King OF Norfolk 10 to s and to S for place
Hbwley 10 10 /, Justin Mack 20 to l, Brother
Ban l5to |, J. J Healy 10 to l. GleabroOk to /,
Mia % TO ], Lost Cause 30 to l, Error D TO /,
Willie Palmer so TO ], and Nellie B l2lol.